The Startup Summit

23rd May 2024, London

Powered by GS1 UK

Pitching Applications Are Now Open ∙

Pitching Applications Are Now Open ∙

Join 300+ emerging food and drinks brands, industry experts, retailers and distributors at The Startup Summit by Bread & Jam, on 23rd May 2024 in London. A one-day event for disruptive emerging FMCG brands keen to secure retail listings, grow their tribe and scale up fast.

Join 300+ emerging food and drinks brands, industry experts, retailers and distributors at The Startup Summit by Bread & Jam, on Thursday 23rd May 2024 in London, powered by GS1 UK. A one-day event for disruptive emerging FMCG brands keen to secure retail listings, grow their tribe and scale up fast.

Don't miss out on a day filled with opportunities, insights, and connections that could redefine your brand's trajectory.

Time: 9am - 6pm, 23rd May 2024

Location: Natwest, 216 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4QB

What can you expect?

🛒 Get Listed at the Pitching Zone: Get your product in front of key buyers from national retailers and distributors and snag a listing

✨ Pitch Perfect: Be one of 8 brands chosen to step into the spotlight and pitch yourbrand to a panel of specialiality buyers live on stage

👀 Producers' Table: Showcase your product and get invaluable industry feedback

🤝Unrivalled Industry Networking: Rub shoulders with key industry players who can turbocharge your growth

🎤Absorb Wisdom from 20+ Industry Icons: Receive practical, actionable advice from the best in the business.

🍻Complimentary Teas & Coffees, Lunch and Social Drinks To Keep You Fuelled

The Pitching Zone - Applications Now Open

Are you a pre-launch or early stage challenger brand looking for your first listing? Meet with speciality buyers at The Pitching Zone at the Startup Summit. The deadline to apply is midnight on 14th May 2024.

“Thanks to Bread & Jam, we were able to get pitching slots with 2 national supermarkets before we had even launched our product . So grateful to Bread & Jam for being such spectacular facilitator”

Yogita Joshi, Gudness

Who’s Speaking?

Eugene Patterson - Revibed Drinks

Josephine Rode Bager - Marleybones

Dr Simon Chard - PÄRLA

Adrian Boswell - Selfridges

Anne-Marie Leech - GS1 UK

Tom Palmer - Yep Kitchen

Lauren O’Donnell - Oatsu

Asher Flowers - Broken Barrier Tequila

Stefano Cuomo - Macknade

Nikki Soin - GS1 UK

Amy Moring - Hunter & Gather

Julie Mills - Shrewd Foodie

Thea Brook - Entrepreneur

Zara Godfrey - Pukpip

Rushina Shah - Insane Grain

“Loved being part of a Bread & Jam event, it’s a great place to connect, learn & share with other businesses and it’s impossible not to leave energised!”

Jac Chetland, SURREAL